So It’s time for my Lelit Combi and I to part ways after about 5 years. I come from a coffee industry background in Vancouver for about 4-5 years and the Combi was my first purchase when I finished uni, so was being gentle on the budget. A few years on and I’m missing that cafe feel and ready to treat myself
I have been drooling over an ECM synchronika for a while now (I also really like the technika profi POD). I love the aesthetics, the features and the reviews have been excellent. The lelit Bianca seems nice but the looks aren’t to my taste. I recent visited a friend who had just bought a new Rocket Cronometro R and it’s amazing. I was very impressed with the shot and milk steam quality. Not a massive fan of the big “R” on the knob but this is minor.
Now I’m torn. Been trying to decide whether DB vs HX Will suit my needs. Trying to justify the price difference. The Rocket overall footprint is smaller than bother Synchronika and technika.
We make between 2-4 espresso based drinks a day, half pure espresso (for me) and milk based for my wife. Speed and efficiency are key with two toddlers and full time jobs so the fact that I could make two coffees on the Rocket in under 5min really appealed (vs on my Combi waiting for steam temp etc)
Both machines get my wife’s tick of approval for looks. It’ll be paired with a Niche zero which I’m ordering now.
Any insights appreciated. I know people have asked the Synchronika vs _____ before but I can’t find this comparison, I suppose because it’s in two different classes/levels. I’m in Adelaide to hoping to find a place that stocks both and have a look at form factor in the flesh too
I have been drooling over an ECM synchronika for a while now (I also really like the technika profi POD). I love the aesthetics, the features and the reviews have been excellent. The lelit Bianca seems nice but the looks aren’t to my taste. I recent visited a friend who had just bought a new Rocket Cronometro R and it’s amazing. I was very impressed with the shot and milk steam quality. Not a massive fan of the big “R” on the knob but this is minor.
Now I’m torn. Been trying to decide whether DB vs HX Will suit my needs. Trying to justify the price difference. The Rocket overall footprint is smaller than bother Synchronika and technika.
We make between 2-4 espresso based drinks a day, half pure espresso (for me) and milk based for my wife. Speed and efficiency are key with two toddlers and full time jobs so the fact that I could make two coffees on the Rocket in under 5min really appealed (vs on my Combi waiting for steam temp etc)
Both machines get my wife’s tick of approval for looks. It’ll be paired with a Niche zero which I’m ordering now.
Any insights appreciated. I know people have asked the Synchronika vs _____ before but I can’t find this comparison, I suppose because it’s in two different classes/levels. I’m in Adelaide to hoping to find a place that stocks both and have a look at form factor in the flesh too

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